2025 Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC season
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 2025 soccer season
OwnerTuffy Shallenberger
Head coachBob Lilley
(Until October 10)
Rob Vincent
(Interim, since October 10)
(Until October 10)
Rob Vincent
(Interim, since October 10)
USL ChampionshipConference: 4th
Overall: 7th
Overall: 7th
U.S. Open CupRound of 32
| 2025 season | |||
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| Owner | Tuffy Shallenberger | ||
| Head coach | Bob Lilley (Until October 10) Rob Vincent (Interim, since October 10) | ||
| USL Championship | Conference: 4th Overall: 7th | ||
| U.S. Open Cup | Round of 32 | ||
| USLC Playoffs | Champions | ||
| USL Cup | Group stage | ||
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The 2025 Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC season was the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC's twenty-sixth season of existence, their ninth season in the second tier of American soccer, and their fifteenth season in the league now named the USL Championship.[1]
Bob Lilley returned for his eighth season as Riverhounds manager.[2] However, in mid-October, Lilley was placed on administrative leave, being replaced by assistant coach Rob Vincent taking on the role of interim head coach.[3]
The Riverhounds, after twenty-six years of existence, finally won their first league championship in club history, winning the 2025 USL Championship playoffs final against FC Tulsa, with a 5 3 penalty shootout after a scoreless match.[4]
- As of June 6, 2025[5]
| No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of birth (age) | Signed in | Previous club | Apps | Goals |
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| Goalkeepers | ||||||||
| 1 | Eric Dick |  |
GK | (1994-10-03) October 3, 1994 (age 31) | 2024 | Minnesota United |
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| 31 | Jacob Randolph | |
GK | (2001-04-09) April 9, 2001 (age 24) | 2024 | UNC Wilmington Seahawks |
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| 67 | Ben Martino |  |
GK | (2002-09-13) September 13, 2002 (age 23) | 2025 | Huntsville City FC |
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| Defenders | ||||||||
| 3 | Perrin Barnes | |
DF | (2001-03-10) March 10, 2001 (age 24) | 2025 | Grove United |
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| 5 | Sean Suber | |
DF | (2001-06-13) June 13, 2001 (age 24) | 2024 | Huntsville City FC |
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| 6 | Max Broughton |  |
DF | (2001-02-25) February 25, 2001 (age 25) | 2025 | West Virginia Mountaineers |
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| 13 | Luke Biasi | |
DF | (1997-07-15) July 15, 1997 (age 28) | 2022 | Syracuse Orange |
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| 16 | Roberto Ydrach |  |
DF | (2001-05-25) May 25, 2001 (age 24) | 2024 | Akron Zips |
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| 17 | Brigham Larsen |  |
DF | (2002-12-25) December 25, 2002 (age 23) | 2025 | Charlotte 49ers |
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| 28 | Illal Osumanu |  |
DF | (1996-08-20) August 20, 1996 (age 29) | 2025 | Union Omaha |
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| Midfielders | ||||||||
| 2 | Danny Griffin | |
MF | (1998-07-14) July 14, 1998 (age 27) | 2023 | Huntsville City FC |
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| 4 | Aidan O’Toole | |
MF | (2001-06-07) June 7, 2001 (age 24) | 2024 | Denver Pioneers |
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| 11 | Kenardo Forbes |  |
MF | (1988-05-15) May 15, 1988 (age 37) | 2018 | Rochester Rhinos |
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| 12 | Charles Ahl | | MF | (2002-01-01) January 1, 2002 (age 24) | 2025 | Stetson Hatters |
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| 14 | Robbie Mertz | |
MF | (1996-12-04) December 4, 1996 (age 29) | 2022 | Atlanta United 2 |
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| 15 | Bradley Sample | |
MF | (2000-11-12) November 12, 2000 (age 25) | 2024 | Louisville Cardinals |
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| 18 | Jorge Garcia | |
MF | (2001-03-31) March 31, 2001 (age 24) | 2025 | Villanova Wildcats |
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| 20 | Jason Bouregy | |
MF | (2001-12-01) December 1, 2001 (age 24) | 2025 | Villanova Wildcats |
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| 23 | Guillaume Vacter |  |
MF | (2000-07-13) July 13, 2000 (age 25) | 2025 | UConn Huskies |
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| 42 | Jackson Wälti | |
MF | (1999-12-07) December 7, 1999 (age 26) | 2024 | Colorado Rapids 2 |
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| 70 | Pablo Linzoain | |
MF | (2006-11-03) November 3, 2006 (age 19) | 2024 | Riverhounds Academy |
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| Forwards | ||||||||
| 9 | Augustine Williams |  |
FW | (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 28) | 2025 | Indy Eleven |
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| 10 | Bertin Jacquesson | |
FW | (2001-01-20) January 20, 2001 (age 25) | 2025 | Real Salt Lake |
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Competitive
USL Championship
Main article: 2025 USL Championship season
Eastern Conference standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Charleston Battery | 30 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 62 | 32 | +30 | 62 | Playoffs |
| 3 | North Carolina FC | 30 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 40 | 39 | +1 | 45 | |
| 4 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (C) | 30 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 32 | 28 | +4 | 44[a] | |
| 5 | Hartford Athletic | 30 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 48 | 36 | +12 | 44[a] | |
| 6 | Loudoun United FC | 30 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 45 | 48 | −3 | 42 |
Source: USL Championship Standings
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) head-to-head goal differential; 3) points-per-game within conference; 4) total wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) total goals scored; 7) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots
(C) Champions
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) head-to-head goal differential; 3) points-per-game within conference; 4) total wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) total goals scored; 7) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots
(C) Champions
Notes:
Match results
North Carolina FC v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| March 8, 2025 (2025-03-08) 1 | North Carolina FC | 1–1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Cary, North Carolina |
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Report | Williams  57' |
Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park Attendance: 2,331 Referee: Matthew Corrigan |
San Antonio FC v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| March 15, 2025 2 | San Antonio FC | 2–0 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | San Antonio, Texas |
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Report | Stadium: Toyota Field Attendance: 5,876 Referee: Abdou Ndiaye |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Hartford Athletic
| March 22, 2025 (2025-03-22) 3 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 1–0 | Hartford Athletic | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 pm ET | Griffin 76' |
Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 4,026 Referee: Brandon Stevis |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds FC v Birmingham Legion FC
| March 29, 2025 (2025-03-29) 4 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds FC | 2–0 | Birmingham Legion FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Report |
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Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 4,377 Referee: Nabil Bensalah |
Charleston Battery v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| April 12, 2025 (2025-04-12) 5 | Charleston Battery | 2–1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Mount Pleasant, SC |
| Molloy 67' Jennings 80' |
Report | Sample 40' |
Stadium: Patriots Point Soccer Complex Attendance: 3,466 Referee: Elijio Arreguin |
Loudoun United FC v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| April 19, 2025 (2025-04-19) 6 | Loudoun United FC | 2–1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Leesburg, Virginia |
| Leggett 33' Aboukoura 81' |
Report | Garcia 71' Biasi  56'  75' |
Stadium: Segra Field Attendance: 2,040 Referee: Luis Arroyo |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v North Carolina FC
| May 3, 2025 (2025-05-03) 7 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 0–2 | North Carolina FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Report | Pérez 66' Dolabella 72' |
Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 3,808 Referee: Corbyn May |
Louisville City FC v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| May 10, 2025 (2025-05-10) 8 | Louisville City FC | 0–0 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Report | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 9,903 Referee: Matthew Thompson |
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| May 17, 2025 (2025-05-17) 9 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 1–0 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 7:00 PM | Mahoney 12' |
Report | Stadium: Weidner Field Attendance: 8,023 Referee: Elton García |
Rhode Island FC v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| May 24, 2025 (2025-05-24) 10 | Rhode Island FC | 0–1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Pawtucket, RI |
| 4:00PM |
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Report | Stadium: Centreville Bank Stadium Attendance: 8,387 Referee: Greg Dopka |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds v Detroit City FC
| June 7, 2025 (2025-06-07) 11 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 2–0 | Detroit City FC | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 5,007 Referee: Muhammad Hassan |
Indy Eleven v Pittsburgh Riverhounds
| June 14, 2025 12 | Indy Eleven | 1–0 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | Indianapolis, IN |
| 7:00 PM EST | Blake 45+2' |
Report | Stadium: Carroll Stadium Attendance: 9,207 Referee: Alyssa Nichols |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Tampa Bay Rowdies
| June 21, 2025 13 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 2–1 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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Report |
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Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 5,028 Referee: Natalie Simon |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v New Mexico United
| July 4, 2025 14 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 1–0 | New Mexico United | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Mertz 73' |
Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 5,626 Referee: Rodrigo Albuquerque |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Loudoun United FC
| July 13, 2025 15 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 2–2 | Loudoun United FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 4,339 Referee: Elton García |
Detroit City FC v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| July 18, 2025 16 | Detroit City FC | 0–0 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| Report | Stadium: Keyworth Stadium Attendance: 7,235 Referee: Abdou Ndiaye |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Miami FC
| July 29, 2025 17 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 1–1 | Miami FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Ahl 90'+5' |
Report | Bonfiglio 83' |
Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 5,095 Referee: John Griggs |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Rhode Island FC
| August 2, 2025 18 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 2–0 | Rhode Island FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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Report | Williams  69' |
Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 5,044 Referee: Matthew Thompson |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Orange County SC
| August 9, 2025 19 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 1–1 | Orange County SC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Vacter 67' |
Report | Zubak 40' |
Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 5,166 Referee: Mark Verso |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Charleston Battery
| August 16, 2025 20 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 1–2 | Charleston Battery | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Griffin 11' |
Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 6,115 Referee: Brandon Stevis |
Birmingham Legion FC v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| August 23, 2025 21 | Birmingham Legion FC | 1−1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Birmingham, Alabama |
| 7:00 PM | Damus 28' |
Report | Williams 66' |
Stadium: Protective Stadium Referee: Trevor Wiseman |
Tampa Bay Rowdies v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| August 30, 2025 22 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 2–1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | St. Petersburg, Florida |
| 7:30 PM | Report | Ahl 2' |
Stadium: Al Lang Stadium Attendance: 4,375 Referee: Servando Berna Rico |
Oakland Roots SC v Pittsburgh Riverhounds FC
| September 6, 2025 23 | Oakland Roots SC | 0–2 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds FC | Oakland, California |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Williams 4', 45' (pen.) |
Stadium: Oakland Coliseum Attendance: 5,232 Referee: Elijio Arreguin |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Louisville City FC
| September 13, 2025 24 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 0–2 | Louisville City FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 5,152 Referee: Elvis Osmanovic |
Hartford Athletic v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| September 20, 2025 25 | Hartford Athletic | 1–2 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Hartford, Connecticut |
| 7:00 PM | Diz Pe 11' |
Report |
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Stadium: Trinity Health Stadium Attendance: 5,250 Referee: Greg Dopka |
| Note: The game was abandoned during stoppage time after allegedly racially offensive language from a Riverhounds player to Marlon Hairston[6] | ||||
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Las Vegas Lights FC
| September 27, 2025 26 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 1–0 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 PM | Williams 30' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 5,011 Referee: Amin Hadzic |
Miami FC v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| October 4, 2025 27 | Miami FC | 3–0 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Miami, Florida |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Ahl 22' |
Stadium: Pitbull Stadium Attendance: 2,033 Referee: Drew Klemp |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Indy Eleven
| October 11, 2025 28 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 2–1 | Indy Eleven | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 5,618 Referee: Muhammad Kaleia |
Monterey Bay FC v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| October 18, 2025 29 | Monterey Bay FC | 0–3 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Seaside, California |
| 10:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 2,707 Referee: Gerald Flores |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Phoenix Rising FC
| October 25, 2025 30 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 0–0 | Phoenix Rising FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 5,067 Referee: Matthew Corrigan |
USL Championship playoffs
By placing 4th in the Eastern Conference, the Riverhounds clinched a home playoff match, being matched up against the 5th seeded Hartford Athletic.[7] Playing at home to a scoreless draw, the Riverhounds managed to score a 4–2 victory in a penalty shootout.[8] Moving on to the Conference Semi-Finals, the Riverhounds are matched up at home against 8th seeded Detroit City FC,[9] who upset 1st seed Players' Shield winners Louisville City FC.[10]
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Hartford Athletic
| November 1 Conference Quarter-Finals | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) | Hartford Athletic | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 6:30 PM ET | Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 4,932 Referee: Elijio Arreguin | ||
| Penalties | ||||
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Detroit City FC
| November 8 East | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) | Detroit City FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 7:30 PM ET | Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 6,220 Referee: Natalie Simon | ||
| Penalties | ||||
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Rhode Island FC
| November 15 East | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 1–0 | Rhode Island FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 6:30 PM | Mertz 55' |
Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 6,745 Referee: Nabil Bensalah |
FC Tulsa v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| November 22 Final | FC Tulsa | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–5 p) | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| 12:00 PM EST | Report | Stadium: Oneok Field Attendance: 9,507 Referee: Elijio Arreguin | ||
| Penalties | ||||
USL Cup
Main article: 2025 USL Cup
Standings
| Pos | Lg | Team | Pld | W | PKW | PKL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | USLC | Hartford Athletic | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 9 | Advance to knockout stage (wild card) |
| 3 | USLC | Detroit City FC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 8 | |
| 4 | USL1 | Portland Hearts of Pine | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | −3 | 5 | |
| 5 | USLC | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 4 | |
| 6 | USL1 | Westchester SC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 11 | −8 | 0 |
Group stage
Detroit City FC v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| April 26, 2025 (2025-04-26) | Detroit City FC | 1–0 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 4:00 PM EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Keyworth Stadium Attendance: 5,716 Referee: Matthew Corrigan |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Rhode Island FC
| May 31, 2025 (2025-05-31) | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 0–1 | Rhode Island FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 5,074 Referee: John Matto |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Westchester SC
| June 28, 2025 (2025-06-28) | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 1–0 | Westchester SC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 PM EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 4,752 Referee: Marie Durr |
Portland Hearts of Pine v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| July 25, 2025 (2025-07-25) | Portland Hearts of Pine | 2–2 (5–4 p) | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Portland, Maine |
| 6:30 PM EDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Fitzpatrick Stadium Attendance: 5,651 Referee: Edson Carvajal |
| Penalties | ||||
U.S. Open Cup
Main article: 2025 U.S. Open Cup
The Riverhounds, as a member of the second division USL Championship, entered the U.S. Open Cup in the Third Round based on their performance in the 2024 USL Championship season.[11]
Columbus Crew 2 (MLSNP) 
v 
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USLC)
v 
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USLC)
| April 15 | Columbus Crew 2 (MLSNP) | 0–1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USLC) | Columbus, Ohio |
| 6:00 p.m. EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Lower.com Field Attendance: 376 Referee: Rogelio Alvarez |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v 
New York City FC
v 
New York City FC
| May 7 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 1–0 | New York City FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT | Ydrach 90+7' |
Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 3,661 Referee: Rodrigo Albuquerque |
Philadelphia Union v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| May 21 | Philadelphia Union | 4–1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT | Damiani 14' (pen.) Vassilev 45+1'Jacques 54'Lukic 86' |
Report | Garcia 63' |
Stadium: Subaru Park Attendance: 6,604 Referee: Natalie Simon |
References
- ↑ Morrissey, John (March 6, 2025). "Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2025 USL Championship season preview". Backheeled. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ↑ Fontela, Jonah. "Legendary Coach Bob Lilley: Captain of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Cupset Dynasty". www.ussoccer.com. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Pittsburgh Riverhounds head coach Bob Lilley placed on administrative leave - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. October 10, 2025. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Riverhounds SC wins first USL title in penalties against FC Tulsa". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC roster". Riverhounds.com. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ↑ https://www.wtnh.com/sports/hartford-athletic/hartford-athletic-match-abandoned-by-players-staff-due-to-alleged-use-of-racially-offensive-language/
- ↑ Krysinsky, John (October 25, 2025). "Riverhounds battle Phoenix to scoreless draw, earn home playoff with some help". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
- ↑ Krysinsky, John (November 1, 2025). "FINAL: Riverhounds SC 0, Hartford Athletic FC 0 (Pittsburgh wins PK shootout 4-2)". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ↑ WPXI com News Staff (November 4, 2025). "Pittsburgh Riverhounds face Detroit City FC at home in semifinal match". WPXI. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ↑ Romo, Christian. "Detroit City FC to play in USL Championship quarterfinals vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ↑ Lewis, Michael (April 17, 2025). "ROUND OF 32 DRAW: For the U.S. Open Cup". Front Row Soccer. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
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